§ 68. Mrs. Hartasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assist horticulturists to meet the financial difficulties confronting them as a result of the National Coal Board's proposal to increase coal prices in some areas.
Mr. VaneNo. It is not the Government's policy to give direct financial assistance to horticulturists to meet changes in costs. Substantial economies in fuel costs can often be made by improving the heating systems of glasshouses. Grants are available for such work under the Horticulture Improvement Scheme.